Trans Alaska Railway Plan Aims to Link Continents
J J Frey head of the Trans Alaskan Railway and Navigation company visits Sedalia outlining a $50 million plan to connect Cook Inlet to Cape Prince of Wales via 800 miles of railroad and steamship lines with Siberian connections. He predicts a five year completion with routes to Asia and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Frey
Mr. Frey
Trans-Alaskan Railway and Navigation Company
Cook’s Inlet
Alaska
Cape Prince of Wales
Behring Sea
Siberian
Seattle
San Francisco
Cook’s Innet
Frey
Asia
Gilpin
Colorado
Ohio and Mississippi
Indiana
Seymour
Ind
Florence and Cripple Creek
Canon City and
Cripple Creek
Golden Circle
Elegant Manicure Scissors Sold at Bard’s Drug Store
A line of manicure scissors is displayed at Bard’s Drug Store. The item is presented as a stylish grooming accessory with eye catching design and practical use for personal care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard’s Drug Store
Biggest Day in History for St Louis Clothing Firm
The St Louis Clothing company reported its largest day in seven years of business. An all out effort from morning till night kept staff on the jump supplying clothing, gents furnishings and shoes with a standout cloak department. Local merchants benefited as advertisers did well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sylvian Kahn
William Courtney
Texas Girl's Big Salary Now Chief of Post Office Finance
Miss Lilian A Norton of Texas has been promoted to chief of the finance division at Washington, earning 2250 dollars yearly the highest salary for a woman in the government service. She began as a clerk stenographer in 1885 at 700 dollars and rose through careful service. Her branch handles over 100000 dollars annually in funds and signs warrants paying more than 52000000 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian A. Norton
Texas
Post Office Department
Washington
Miss Norton
Treasury
Dow Drug showcases finest mirrors at Secong and Ohio
Our collection features an elegant mirror line displayed in the city by Dow Drug company at the corner of Secong and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Drug Company
Secong and
Ohio
New York Post Anniversary Edition Promises Centennial Review
The New York Evening Post celebrated its hundredth anniversary with a special illustrated edition. It includes a comprehensive review of a century of New York journalism and a fac simile of the newspaper's first issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Post
New York Evening Post
New York
The
Evening Post
Not Held for Murder of Will Hudson
Charles White, Katy agent, not held for murder in Will Hudson case. Proceedings unclear but release noted. Police records show absence of charges against White in connection with Hudson death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
Katy
Will Hudson
Former Sedalia Student Killed Man at Burton in Self Defense
The preliminary hearing of Charles G. White for killing Will Hudson at Burton Missouri on November 1 concluded in Fayette with the judge reserving decision until Friday. White was released after the hearing. The incident and related court actions weave through railway work and local society notes including hospital arrivals and upcoming nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Charles G. White
Will Hudson
Fayette, Mo
Justice Thompson
White
Sun
Hudson
United States
Grand Jury
Brown
Telegraph
Ante Nuptial Celebrations And Society Roundup
Social events feature Miss Mae Small’s bowling party at Elite Parlors with fifty guests. Prizes include a hand painted vase and a gold wreath pin for top scores, while Miss Small receives a lace handkerchief. Also notes Osage Chapter DAR yearbook, officers, and a year-long program. Bard’s drug store advertises Coldicure for coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Small
Jessie Smith
Brakeman Wins $10,000 Damages in Rail Accident
John Harrington a former brakeman of St Louis received 10000 from the Chicago and Alton railway company as the judgment for personal injuries from a crash three years earlier. Standing on a engine footboard he was crushed between a protruding car and the engine front and remains permanently injured unable to walk. The suit has twice gone to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrington
St. Louis
Chicago and Alton Railway Company
Harrington
Supreme Court
Corn Razors Line Bard's Drug Store Shelf
A full line of corn razors is displayed at Bard's drug store, ready for shoppers. The display emphasizes practical care for corns and foot comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard's Drug Store
Woman freed after supreme court reversal publicizes relief
Mrs. Alice Nessenheuer, jailed for her alleged murder of her husband, learns from a reporter that the supreme court ordered her discharge. She plans to return to Hannibal to her mother and children, praising Sheriff O Connor Miss Lizzie O'Connor, and Mr. Harrison for support. Her health has improved during confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Nessenheuer
Supreme Court
Lizzie O’connor
Sheriff O’connor
Mr. Harrison
Northern Securities Elects Officers In New York Meeting
The Northern Securities Company board elected officers for the organization. James J. Hill became president, with John S. Kennedy as first vice president and George F. Baker as second vice president. D. Willis James, W. P. Clough, E. T. Nichols, and W. P. Clough again filled other key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Northern Securities Company
New York
James J. Hill
The
Great Northern
John S. Kennedy
George F. Baker
D. Willis James
W. P. Clough
Great Northern Road
E. T. Nichols
Elegant dinner honors mothers and birthdays
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. DeWitt hosted a Saturday dinner for Mrs. A. C. Bigelow and Mrs. G. W. Kemp whose birthdays fell on the same day. Guests included Lee Casebeer and his family, plus Miss Mabel Krause and G. W. Kemp and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. DeWitt
Independent Seventeen Club Formed at Mana Hall Birthday
Miss Mana Hall and Beulah Callis hosted Friday evening with young ladies for Mana Hall birthday anniversary. Music games and a newly formed Independent Seventeen club were featured. Guests included Misses Anna Scarly Mattie Kolbahn Mabel Oliver Myrtle Eckhoff Jean Slack Jewel Harter Julia Williams Jamie Morrison Carrie Coons Myrtle Warner and Mesdames England Martin and Hall of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Scarly
Mattie Kolbahn
Mabel Oliver
Myrtle Eckhoff
Jean Slack
Jewel Harter
Julia Williams
Jamie Morrison
Carrie Coons
Myrtle Warner
Kansas City
Mesdames England
Martin and
Hall
Laborers and railway workers named in Kiowa report
Pat Maby laborer Kiowa G E Berry fireman Franklin Junction Fritz Smith surface gang South McAlester Henry Lowery machinist Smithville V B Ford car repairer Denison John McCue extra gang South McEl H Loomas passenger conductor Denison P A Bacon coal heaver Hughes Springs J T Decker switchman Nevada O Warren fireman Atoka
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Maby
Kiowa
G. E. Berry
Franklin Junction
Fritz Smith
Surface Gang
South McAlester
Henry Lowery
Smithville
V. B. Ford
Denison
John McCue
Extra Gang
South Mec
Springs
J. T. Decker
Nevada
O. Warren
Atoka
Railway update and local crime note in Missouri area
The Missouri Pacific pay car arrived Friday evening. Ross Hathaway of Warsaw has been appointed railway postal clerk. J J Reilly, engineer on the Otterville pusher, was in town Saturday on business. John Thistlewaite, a Missouri Pacific machinist apprentice, is laid off. Police seek two men who robbed a railroad man from New Franklin Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wills
Missouri Pacific
Mat Aldrige
Colorado Southern Railway
Trinidad
Colo
James Aldridge
Ross Hathaway
Warsaw
J. J. Reilly
Otterville
John Thistlewaite
New Franklin
Mrs W H Cloney Hosts Teal Social for Mae Small’s Upcoming Wedding
Mrs W H Cloney entertained Friday afternoon at her West Broadway home honoring Miss Mae Small who will wed next Tuesday. Guests included Misses Mabel Bobard Hannibal Dora Rogers Kansas City and J T Foley Kansas City. Five played for prizes won by Miss Rena Strang and Miss Small. Refreshments featured creamed chicken mushroom patties French rolls tomato Aspic salad croquettes orange sherbet lemon ice and candied opera sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cloney
West Broadway
Mae Small
Mabel Bobard
Hannibal
Dora Rogers
Kansas City
J. T. Foley
Rena Strang
Miss Small
Coldicure Emerges as Top Cough Medicine Choice
W. E. Bard Drug Company promotes Coldicure as the leading cough remedy, touting its effectiveness and patient relief in retail listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Ben Hur Meeting Initiates Parish Couple in Sedalia
At Sedalia Court Tribe of Ben Hur regular meeting Charles Parish and his wife were initiated. W C Rue supreme deputy of Missouri attended. Steps were taken to prepare for an open session soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Court
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Charles Parish
W. C. Rue
Missouri
Bard’s Drug Store Offers Manicure and Toilet Supplies
Readers learn Bard’s Drug Store stocks complete manicure items and toilet products. The listing highlights a wide range of beauty and personal care essentials available at the shop.
Otterville Man DeHaven Conducts Business in Queen City
C. W. DeHaven of Otterville trans acted business in the Queen City Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. DeHaven
Otterville
Queen City
Fourth Anniversary Party for Frances Gray
Mrs. R. H. Gray hosted twenty three children Thursday afternoon from four to six to celebrate the fourth birthday of her daughter Frances. Games provided the amusement and ice cream and cake were served.
Blair anniversary marked by elegant dinner
Mr and Mrs E R Blair celebrated their thirty second wedding anniversary last Thursday with an elegant dinner. Decorations featured chrysanthemums and only relatives attended the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Blair
Marriage of Miss Mae Small to James Samuel
The union of Miss Mae Small and James Samuel of Kansas City is set for next Tuesday morning as a major society event. Guests have arrived for a house party at the Small residence and the ceremony at 10 o'clock will be conducted by Rev. Farris at the Fifth Street M. E. Church with a ladies quartet providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Royce
Missouri Pacific
Elise Fischer
Richard Fischer
North Brown Avenue
East Third Street
Theodore Hagen
Moberly
Annie Botz
Mae Small
James Say Samuel
Kansas City
Farris
Fifth Street M
Hasn't Found Them Yet Peppering Pettis County
Charles Bard, Ohio street jewel er, still has not recovered any of his missing coins. Despite ads in all papers for over a week, no claimant has appeared. Five coins remain in circulation, each bearing the initials C B on the goddess of liberty. The coins include a penny nickel dime quarter and dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis County
C. B
Liberty
Lonson’s Laundering Claims City Best Linen Care
Blanket cleaning boast marks Lonson’s Laundry as top in the city with laundry service and phone listing 154 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonson’s
The Way of the World Opens at Opera House by Gibney Stock
The Gibney Stock Company begins a week at the opera house with The Way of the World a four act comedy drama. Opening night offers one standing room and a lively program of novelty acts. Ladies attend free with each reserved 30 cent ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Gibney Stock Company
Sedalia Steam Laundry Offers Value for Your Money
Local laundry shop promotes its service by urging customers to send bundles for cleaning and claiming good value for the price. The notice emphasizes efficient turnaround and trusted care for garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Prisoner Luther Porter Recaptured After Jail Break
Deputy Sheriff Dillard arrested Luther Porter in Joplin on Saturday morning and brought him back. Porter, a young colored inmate serving a sentence for burglary and larceny, was a trusty and recently escaped while working about the jail. He faces likely stricter treatment for the rest of his incarceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard
Joplin
Luther Porter
Porter
Dow Drug Offers Stationery Perfumes and Holiday Goods
Stationery perfumes and holiday goods are offered by Dow Drug Company located at the corner of Second and Ohio Streets. The store highlights seasonal items and gift ideas for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio Streets
Yarber Family Departs for California to Manage Alamosa Farms
J. M. Yarber and family left Friday for Alamosa Colorado to supervise farms of E. F. Dufur in the San Luis valley near Alamosa. Mr Yarber was a thrifty local farmer south of Sedalia and many friends regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Yarber
Alamosa
Colorado
E. F. Dufur
San Luis Valley
Family members depart for Memphis after two weeks
Mrs. B. R. Barnes and Mrs. Poeter of Memphis Mo have been with the family of R. C. Co for two weeks and left for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Barnes
Poeter
Memphis, Mo
R. C. Co
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Colorado Midland Railroad
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United States Experiment Station
Japan
Uncle Sam
Hailrual
Northern Pacific
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Bob Williams
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Souri Pacific
Hunter
C. Thayer
Ray
Smithton
Bonham
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Osage City
Lacey Ream
Frederick Slusser
Santa Fe
Miss Mann Hall
Beulah Callis
W. H. Reynolds
Cile Hill
Mesdames W. D
Osage
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sedalia Printing Company
T. P. McCluney
J. G. White
Henry M. Harris
Lottie T. Smalley
D. T. Abell
B. W. Zimmerman
Louisana Purchase
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Alester
H. Loomas
P. A. Bacon
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